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Sam, This Is You

Murray Leinster

Sam, This Is You

Sam, This Is You

Murray Leinster

Humour, Novels, Romance, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Published in May 1955 in Galaxy Science Fiction, 'Sam, This Is You' is a science fiction novella by Murray Leinster. The story follows Sam Yoder, a telephone lineman who discovers he can communicate with his future self through a malfunctioning phone line. This leads to a mix of comedy and romance as Sam navigates the challenges of time travel, including the moral dilemmas of a bank robbery plot involving his future self and the strain it places on his relationship with his fiancée, Rosie. The narrative explores themes of fate, identity, and love.

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A science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around a telephone lineman named Sam Yoder,...

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Sam, This is You appeared in the May 1955 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life—u...

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